OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
12. DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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accelerator pedal, brakes, steering, and drive select lever. Drive first at slow speed
and become comfortable at that speed before gradually increasing your speed.
Become familiar with the way the vehicle feels in low and high ranges, Also practice
driving in reverse. Take the time to learn basic operation before attempting more
difficult maneuvers.
1. Set the parking brake, shift to neutral, and follow the instructions to start the
engine.
2. With the engine idling, shift the drive select lever into driven position. Then release
the parking brake.
3. Press the accelerator pedal slowly and smoothly. The centrifugal clutch will engage
and you will start to accelerate. Avoid higher speeds until you are thoroughly familiar
with the operation of your vehicle.
4. When slowing down or stopping, take your foot off the accelerator pedal and
smoothly press the brake pedal. Improper use of the brakes can cause the tires to
lose traction, reducing control and increasing the
possibility of an accident.
MAKING TURNS
It is possible for the vehicle to roll over or go out of control if you attempt sharp,
high-speed turns. You should also be careful making sharp turns on rough terrain. Do
not attempt to turn around or make abrupt maneuvers on slopes.
Position your hands on the steering wheel so that your thumbs and fingers do not
wrap around the wheel. This is particularly important when driving in rough terrain.
The front wheels will move right and left as they respond to the terrain, and this
movement will be felt in the steering wheel. A sudden jolt could wrench the steering
wheel around, and your thumbs or fingers could be injured if they are in the way of
the steering wheel spokes.
